ASTM D6448-16(2022)

Annotation of standard text ASTM D6448-16(2022) :

This specification covers four grades of fuel oil made in whole or in part with hydrocarbon-based used or reprocessed lubricating oil or functional fluids, such as preservative and hydraulic fluids. Grades RFO4, RFO5L, RFO5H, and RFO6 are of increasing viscosity and are intended for use in various types of fuel-oil-burning industrial equipment under various climatic and operating conditions, and are not intended for use in residential heaters, small commercial boilers, combustion engines, or marine applications. Detailed requirements for each grade of lubricating oil shall be tested accordingly, and are as follows: viscosity; flash point; water and sediment content; pour point; density; ash content; sulphur content; extracted pH; and gross heating value.


Keywords:
burner fuels, fuel oils, furnace oils, petroleum and petroleum products, specifications, used oils, viscosity,, ICS Number Code 27.060.10 (Liquid and solid fuel burners)